Has it ever occurred to you to be faced with a complex situation, and as a believer you know that the only way to get this situation resolved is to come to Jesus. Unlike that disciples in Jesus’ time, our only way to reach Jesus is through prayer, and pray you do. But as you pray the situation doesn’t even move an inch, at times it even becomes worse. Some of us have given up and have been convinced that it’s the “will of God”, others have just stopped even asking for it, even others have gone and found solutions elsewhere or at least attempted to, and others have plainly given up on faith and God altogether.
This reminds me of a story in the Bible where a father brought his son possessed with an evil spirit that robbed him of speech, to the disciple to drive out the spirit but they were not able to. Then, when Jesus came and found them in full argument, He inquired about the matter at hand he was told that the disciple were not able to do anything (or whatever they tried didn’t work). So, the father pleaded and begged Jesus if He could do anything, to take pity on them and help them. How many of us have approached God with the attitude that says well, God if you can please do. Or even better, I’ve tried this before elsewhere, or at a different time, but this time around if something can be done I’ll be greatly appreciate that God, please do something!
Jesus’ response to the father is His response to us today, “What do you mean, If I can’?” Do you believe or are you just trying your luck like the lottery, crossing your fingers that this will be my lucky time. Or some of us don’t even believe any longer because we’ve been down that road before. This father cried out from the bottom of his heart, I know I bought him here but I’m not sure something can happen, I do wish it does but I’m just “praying”. After Jesus’ response the father opened up and say "Lord, help me overcome my unbelief!"
When we pray and fast, we don’t do so to change God or His will. By praying and fasting, we are the ones changed. Coming into alignment with God helps us curb our doubts and fears. When we pray and fast, one thing that leaves is our unbelief. It is when we have faith to believe, that we can pray with confidence and know that “nothing will be impossible” as we live to bring glory to God. It is okay to recognize and acknowledge if you struggle with unbelief. It’s the first step in allowing God to strengthen your faith and bring you into alignment with His plan for your life.
What is it that you need faith to believe God for?
Align yourself with God’s Word and will during this fast. Ask the Holy Spirit to free you from your unbelief.
Pray with confidence, knowing “nothing will be impossible for you.
Verses to read and meditate on
Matthew 17:18-21; Mark 9: 23-24; Romans 4:20